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May 2025 Current Affairs (With FREE PDF)

May 2025 was packed with important events and updates that you can’t afford to miss! In this monthly digest, we bring you the May 2025 Current Affairs in a structured and easy-to-read format. From national and international events to legal, economic, and environmental updates, we cover everything relevant to your exams. 

Each update in the Current Affairs of May 2025 is curated by experts to help you score better in competitive exams. Stay ahead of the competition with our monthly roundup – your trusted resource for exam-ready current affairs!

 

Quick News Updates

1. Surge in Private Investment in India

India’s capital expenditure survey shows a 66% rise in private investment between FY22–FY25, with 48% from manufacturing, indicating a strong infrastructure and economic development focus.

2. Ghaziabad’s Green Municipal Bond Success

Ghaziabad raised ₹150 crore via India’s first certified Green Municipal Bond to fund a sewage plant, promoting urban sustainability under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

3. Digital Access Declared a Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court ruled that inclusive digital access falls under Article 21, mandating digital services be accessible for persons with disabilities across all platforms.

4. Green Hydrogen Certification Launched

India’s Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme limits emissions to 2 kg CO₂/kg H₂ and is managed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to promote eco-friendly hydrogen production.

5. Amazon Launches Project Kuiper Satellites

Amazon deployed 27 satellites under Project Kuiper to provide high-speed internet globally, targeting remote and underserved areas through a 3,232-satellite constellation.

6. Vizhinjam Port: India's First Transshipment Hub

Kerala’s Vizhinjam Deepwater Port was inaugurated to reduce reliance on foreign ports and boost India's maritime trade capabilities.

7. Caste-Based Census Data Approved

India authorized caste-based data collection in the next Census to improve reservation policies and better target welfare schemes for backward communities.

8. Bay of Bengal’s Marine Food Declines

A study revealed a 50% decline in marine food in the Bay of Bengal due to erratic monsoon, threatening biodiversity and food security.

9. India Opposes Chlorpyrifos Ban

India resisted a global ban on Chlorpyrifos under the Stockholm Convention, defending its agricultural usage despite international health and environmental concerns.

10. Inter-State Cheetah Corridor Development

Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan initiated a 17,000 sq km cheetah corridor to preserve biodiversity and facilitate wildlife movement between protected areas.

11. WAVES 2025 Festival in Mumbai

PM Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, celebrating India’s creative economy and releasing stamps honoring five cinema legends.

12. India’s HDI Ranking Improves

India moved up in the Human Development Index to 130 globally, driven by better education, income, and life expectancy.

13. BRO’s 66th Raising Day Celebrated

The Border Roads Organisation celebrated 66 years of building strategic infrastructure across India’s borders, enhancing national security and connectivity.

14. Chip-Based E-Passports Introduced

India introduced chip-enabled e-passports with RFID and biometric data, improving travel security and aligning with international digital identity standards.

15. DRDO Tests High-Altitude Airship

DRDO successfully tested a stratospheric airship in Madhya Pradesh to enhance aerial surveillance and national defense.

16. India’s First Inter-State Cheetah Corridor

India announced its first inter-state cheetah corridor across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to protect and diversify the cheetah population.

17. India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 11, 2025, mediated by Donald Trump, easing cross-border tensions.

18. India’s Credit Rating Upgraded

Morningstar DBRS upgraded India to 'BBB' with a stable outlook, citing structural reforms and robust growth.

19. Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket with 4,301 runs in 67 matches, ending a prolific career.

20. Maternal Mortality Falls in India

India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio fell to 93 per 100,000 live births, indicating major healthcare improvements.

21. Denmark Opens E-Methanol Plant

Denmark opened the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant, producing 42,000 tons annually using solar energy and captured CO₂.

22. India’s Methanol Economy Vision

NITI Aayog promotes methanol as a cleaner fuel alternative to cut oil imports, reduce emissions, and generate 5 million jobs.

23. Justice B.R. Gavai Becomes CJI

Justice Gavai became India’s 52nd Chief Justice, the first Buddhist and second Dalit to hold the position, promoting diversity.

24. Inflation Drops to 3.16% in April

India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.16% in April 2025, the lowest since 2019, due to stabilizing food prices.

25. Indian Ports Handle Record Cargo

Major Indian ports managed 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY25, up 4.3%, showing operational efficiency improvements.

26. Inland Waterways Office in Srinagar

IWAI opened a regional office in Srinagar to boost eco-friendly transport along Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi rivers.

27. Semiconductor Plant Approved in UP

India approved a ₹3,706 crore HCL-Foxconn chip plant in Uttar Pradesh to produce 36 million display driver ICs annually.

28. Anti-Naxal Operation in Chhattisgarh

Security forces neutralized 31 Maoists in Chhattisgarh, disrupting insurgent infrastructure in a significant anti-Naxal mission.

29. Carbon Capture Testbeds Launched

India launched five testbeds for Carbon Capture in the cement sector to curb industrial emissions and support net-zero targets.

30. Indian Astronaut to Conduct ISS Research

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct biological experiments aboard the ISS, studying microgravity effects on algae and bacteria.

31. Olive Ridley Nesting in Odisha

Over 7 lakh Olive Ridley turtle nests were recorded at Odisha’s Rushikulya beach during the rare “arribada” mass nesting.

32. DGFT’s Role in Foreign Trade

India’s DGFT oversees IEC issuance and trade policy implementation, facilitating smooth international commerce and customs processes.

33. Axiom-4 Private Space Mission

The Axiom-4 mission, in collaboration with SpaceX and NASA, will send the first Indian astronaut to the ISS for research.

34. India Suspends MoUs with Turkey, Azerbaijan

India halted academic and tourism ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan over pro-Pakistan positions, maintaining limited trade impact.

35. “Heart Lamp” Wins Booker Prize

Banu Mushtaq’s novel “Heart Lamp,” translated from Kannada, won the 2025 International Booker Prize, spotlighting marginalized women’s voices.

36. Asiatic Lions Reclassified as Vulnerable

IUCN reclassified Asiatic lions as Vulnerable in 2025, acknowledging conservation success while warning of ongoing habitat threats.

37. Global Cholera Cases Surge

Cholera cases more than doubled in 2022 globally, undermining WHO’s goal of 90% mortality reduction by 2030.

38. Amrit Bharat Railway Station Scheme

India aims to modernize 1309 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, enhancing sustainability and infrastructure.

39. Manipur Protests Over Bus Labels

Violent protests erupted in Manipur over bus rebranding, reflecting ongoing ethnic tensions between Meiteis and Kukis.

40. Bharat Forecast System for Rainfall

India became the first country to offer 6 km resolution rainfall forecasts via the Bharat Forecast System, improving local weather accuracy.

 

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